Randomized controlled trial of the effectivenessofthe social media application “Line” for patch test appointments at Contact Dermatitis Clinic compared to the conventional method
Monthathip Bunyavaree, Sittiroj Arunkajohnsak, Waranya Boonchai*
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; email: waranya.boonchai@gmail.com
บทคัดย่อ
Background: Patch test (PT) appointments are one of a complicated healthcare appointment due to multiple consecutive visits, pre-patch test preparations or bring culprit products on the first test date. The long duration of PT queue can also make patient forgetful. A complete pre-patch test preparation is essential for the best PT benefit. 
Objectives: We aim to find the effectively appointment method by comparing the “Line” messaging application and conventional appointment methods.
Materials and Methods: One hundred and twenty patients were equally randomized into 2 groups: Line appointment group or conventional appointment group. Demographic data, spending time of appointment process and error rate were recorded at the PT appointed date.
Results: The conventional appointment group had higher overall error rate (16.7%) than those in Line appointment group (10.0%) but it was no statistical difference. However, the Line appointment group significantly showed lower time spending in appointment process with high satisfaction rate of the users.
Conclusion: “Line” mobile messaging application is an effectively healthcare appointment reminder and patient’s health educations with no limitation of user by mean of age or level of education.
 
 
ที่มา
วารสารโรคผิวหนัง ปี 2561, January-March ปีที่: 35 ฉบับที่ 1 หน้า 1-8
คำสำคัญ
effectiveness, Appointment, contact dermatitis clinic, Line application, patch test